Galaxie 500 have announced details of a live album, “CBGB 12.13.88“, which is released by Silver Current Records on August 8th. The show at New York’s CBGB‘s marked the end of a busy year for the band, who’d released their debut album “Today” in February. Billed alongside Sonic Youth, B.A.L.L. and Unsane, the CBGB’s show was a benefit for the celebrated East Village ‘zine shop, See Hear.
Much bootlegged, the recording – captured by the band’s producer Kramer and now restored from the analogue source by Alan Douches at West West Side Music – is now officially available for the first time on LP, CD, cassette and digital.
After a storied first year as a band releasing and touring behind their critically acclaimed debut album “Today”, Galaxie 500 closed out 1988 with a quintessential performance at New York City’s famed CBGB with every bit of their signature intimacy and autumnal bombast on display. Captured here in a raw but inspired board mix by Kramer “CBGB 12.13.88” is a live snapshot of a Galaxie fully formed, punctuating the end of their first chapter while poised to step into their next with “On Fire” the following year.
Officially available for the first time on LP, CD, cassette and digital. Out September 5th 2025 on Silver Current Records. “Live at CBGB, New York City, December 13th, 1988”.
Players:
Dean Wareham – guitar/vocals, Naomi Yang – bass, Damon Krukowski – drums
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